Rainfall in parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning provided respite from increasing temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for strong winds, cloudy skies, rain, and isolated thunderstorms on April 7 and 8. The IMD forecasts one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms during these days, with partly cloudy skies expected on April 9. Clearing weather is anticipated on April 10 and 11, with temperatures rising gradually to reach a maximum of 33-34 degrees Celsius.
This change in weather is attributed to an active western disturbance, bringing higher wind speeds and a noticeable temperature drop in the NCR and nearby regions. The minimum temperature is likely to decrease by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, resulting in cooler conditions, especially in the early morning and late evening. Prior to this, Monday saw normal weather conditions, with a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius.
Delhi’s air quality on Tuesday was in the “moderate” category with an AQI of 134, expected to remain so until April 9. Across Delhi, air quality was mostly moderate on Monday, with AQI levels at 212 in Anand Vihar, 118 in Ashok Vihar, 143 in Bawana, 110 in Chandni Chowk, and 134 in RK Puram/CRRI Mathura Road. In Ghaziabad, AQI levels were at 149 in Indirapuram, 167 in Sanjay Nagar, and 158 in Vasundhara.
